Author: WVDNR

Applications available for limited permit area antlerless deer hunts

Applications available for limited permit area antlerless deer hunts Lottery hunts available in 12 limited permit areas in West Virginia....

WVDNR reports 19 percent increase in number of stocked trout in 2023

WVDNR reports 19 percent increase in number of stocked trout in 2023 Favorable weather and improved infrastructure is helping the...

West Virginia records largest spring turkey harvest in 5 years

West Virginia records largest spring turkey harvest in 5 years Hunters in West Virginia harvested 12,217 bearded turkeys during the...

WVDNR announces catfish stockings

WVDDNR announces catfish stockings WVDNR announces catfish stockings SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. —  The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources has stocked...

2023 Bowden Hatchery Fishing Derby Canceled

2023 Bowden Hatchery Fishing Derby Canceled Families are encouraged to explore other fishing opportunities in the area during West Virginia’s...

WVDNR announces winners of Gold Rush Giveaway

WVDNR announces winners of Gold Rush Giveaway Five lucky anglers to receive a West Virginia lifetime fishing license. SOUTH CHARLESTON,...

Gov. Justice announces Free Fishing Weekend to take place June 10–11

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s Free Fishing Weekend will return June 10-11, 2023, and encouraged...

WVDNR stocks 43 waters during week of May 23-27

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of...

WVDNR Police complete maritime security training

Week-long intensive training conducted on the Kanawha River at the West Virginia State Police Academy in Dunbar. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va....

WVDNR stocks 73 waters during week of May 16-20

Anglers are reminded to purchase a 2023 fishing license and trout stamp. SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.VA. — The West Virginia Division of...